How far is Fort Belknap Agency, MT from Miles City, MT?

The driving distance from Fort Belknap Agency, MT to Miles City, MT is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.69 mi
04h 56m
Flight
198.01 mi
318.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.01 mi
Kilometers
318.66 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.69 mi
Kilometers
464.6 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miles City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Belknap Agency
2026-04-18T21:46
Arrive Miles City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Belknap Agency
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wolf Point
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Fort Belknap Agency
167 mi
02h 28m
To Miles City
121.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Belknap Agency and Miles City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Belknap Agency and Miles City.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    2265 ft · 2 min · 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    161.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue North

    111 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1003 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Anaconda Street

    963 ft · 22 sec · Anaconda Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    75 m · 6 sec · South 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Highway 13

    46.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · State Highway 13

  9. 9

    Turn left onto B Avenue

    46.3 mi · 51 min · B Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Towne Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Towne Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    569 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Drive East

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Belknap Agency and Miles City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Towne Street
70.7 mi · 24%
State Highway 13
46.7 mi · 16%
B Avenue
46.3 mi · 16%
East Main Street
5.5 mi · 2%
Valley Drive East
1.64 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

161 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.7 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolf Point
02h 28m from Fort Belknap Agency
Leave By
7:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Belknap Agency and Sunny near Miles City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Belknap Agency to Miles City?

The road trip is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wolf Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Fort Belknap Agency and 121.7 miles from Miles City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Belknap Agency and Sunny near Miles City.

Stop Ideas Near Wolf Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wolf Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolf Point.

RAIL

Wolf Point

320 Front Street
RAIL

Glasgow

75 mi away
424 1st Avenue South
BUS

Sidney, MT

117 mi away
1201 West Holly Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Belknap Agency and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 198.01 mi (318.66 km).

Fort Belknap Agency

#1 Fort Belknap Agency

Census designated place

Population1,293
Coordinates48.4825000, -108.7654400
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Miles City

#2 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-108.765453, 48.482514)
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.56 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.34
20.38 gal · 77.12 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.67 $79.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.11 $86.23
Premium $4.55 $46.35 $92.71
Diesel $5.41 $55.15 $110.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Belknap Agency and Miles City. The current time is 21:46:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.